Above, Joe Hayden, Principal Broker, simpler.realestate Howard Hanna’s CEO Hoby Hanna published a recent op-ed in RISMedia titled, “The MLS is Not a Product. It’s Infrastructure.” I read it before my first coffee, and I agree with the central claim. I am writing this so I can add the part of the conversation that the…
Lofty has announced a new native integration with Canva designed to help real estate agents streamline marketing workflows and reduce content distribution bottlenecks. Now available through the Canva App Marketplace, the integration allows agents to pull live listing photos, property details and agent profile information directly into Canva designs, then export completed assets back into…
Rules surrounding the public marketing of listings is a hot and divisive topic in the real estate industry, one that state lawmakers are weighing in on. Connecticut, for instance, is on the verge of passing a bill that sets new rules on this front; passed by both houses of the state legislature, it awaits either…
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Forbes Global Properties has officially launched in the United Kingdom, expanding the network’s presence in one of the world’s most prominent luxury real estate markets. Led by Martin Bikhit, a real estate executive with more than 30 years of industry experience, UK Forbes Global Properties will operate nationwide as the brand’s exclusive U.K. affiliate, specializing…
In the wake of the news that MLSs Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Realtracs were partnering with Compass (additionally with United Real Estate for Realtracs) to take their platforms nationwide, the industry has been buzzing. The potential of further nationwide MLSs and the expansion of pre-marketed listings has been one of hottest topics. Now,…
Despite average mortgage rates increasing this past week, potential homebuyers were active in the market, a sign that they may be getting used to the current economic environment, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). According to the latest Market Composite Index from the MBA—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes purchases and…
Here, RISMedia CEO John Featherston talks about the continuing shifts, trends and battles ongoing in the industry, highlighted in three must-read stories: – Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna’s outspoken op-ed on MLS governance – A data-ownership-driven partnership between HomeServices and Cotality – Zillow’s new lawsuit against Compass and MRED alleging ‘conspiracy’ to hoard listings. “Whether…
Editor’s note: AI Pulse is RISMedia’s ongoing roundup of AI happenings, providing trends and real-world use cases to help navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Why ChatGPT gave opposite answers to a buyer and seller on a $50 million deal It is a frustrating situation that nearly every agent is familiar with: a client trusts…
United® Real Estate has announced the appointment of David Bohm as Regional Vice President of United Real Estate Philadelphia, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in leadership. With more than a decade of experience across brokerage leadership, agent coaching and business development, United stated that Bohm joins the brokerage at a pivotal time of growth and…
As if eXp World Holdings, which includes eXp Realty, hadn’t made enough big news with its acquisition of NextHome on May 7, the company held a shareholder vote May 8 seeking to reincorporate from Delaware to Texas. The result, which followed a week delay, was announced as approved May 12 and formally filed with the…
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